Field Service IT News For VARs — December 3, 2014

By Cheryl Knight, contributing writer

News includes how third-party logistics will see major growth by 2016, must-have tools for contractor fleet management, and a few ways to manage solar assets in a growing market.

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) To Grow In The U.S.

According to Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates, in a FleetOwner article, 3PL can expect to see accelerated growth from 2013-2016. This momentum was spurred by the high growth experienced from 2010-2013. Armstrong expects the major growth contributors to be in foods/groceries, industrial, technological, and healthcare sectors.

Tracking Instead Of Chasing

In an effort to cut down on the number of injuries suffered in high-speed police pursuits of criminals, police departments are looking at ways to track target vehicles and prevent chases. And according to a The Anniston Star article, GPS tracking technology could be in use by police departments around the country for this purpose.

Must-Have Tools For Contractor Fleet Management

With an expected growth of 22 percent by 2017, fleet management technology is a booming business in North America. In a Contractor article, the four must-have tools for fleet management include apps and gadgets; and software for tracking through GPS; cost analysis using Big Data; and connecting to the cloud.

Fleet Management Market Set To Reach More Than 35 Billion By 2019

A new report by Markets and Markets forecasts the global fleet management market to reach $35.35 billion by 2019. This is based on an expected CAGR of 24 percent between 2014 and 2019.

Managing Solar Assets In Field Service

With unprecedented growth in the solar energy market, emphasis has now shifted to operating and managing these assets in a business and utility aspect. A Solar Novus article focuses in on what companies need to make the operation and management of their solar assets a reality.

Field Service IT Talking Points

With the four Ps of marketing well known in the world of merchandise, including product, place, price, and promotion, a Business 2 Community article asks, Is it time to add a fifth P … people?

Retailing giant Target plans on implementing geofencing technology to work in conjunction with a new app, making it easier for their customers to shop at their stores, according to Mobile Marketing Watch.

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